Requiring cooperation between the rail company and the Division of Highways when construction or maintenance activities are conducted by the company
HB 2558 requires rail companies to coordinate with West Virginia's Division of Highways before conducting construction or maintenance activities that affect state roads, such as closing roadways for repairs. The bill amends existing law to mandate that rail companies obtain approval from the Division of Highways for such work, ensuring proper planning and communication. This directly affects rail companies operating on or near state roads, aiming to prevent unnecessary road closures that disrupt public access to emergency services, schools, and workplaces. The measure focuses on procedural coordination rather than altering road construction standards.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 18, 2025
Last action Feb 20, 2025
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Feb 20, 2025
Committee
To House Enviroment, Infrastructure, and Technology
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Feb 18, 2025
Committee
To House Energy and Public Works
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Feb 18, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
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District
P
Daniel Linville
RRepublican
Co
Bill Flanigan
RRepublican
Co
Joe Funkhouser
RRepublican
Co
Josh Holstein
RRepublican
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